2014 Nissan Maxima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Maxima. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (24), Power Train (22), Exterior Lighting (19).
Key takeaways
- 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 24 | 25% |
| Power Train | 22 | 23% |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 10% |
| Engine | 9 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 8% |
| Suspension | 6 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
| Seats | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-14
The transmission would begin slipping and causing power loss after driving it for more than 20 minutes causing it to slow down rapidly especially on hills
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-07
I have a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The passenger side door abruptly stopped working and will not open from the inside or outside. Upon speaking with a mechanic, I learned that this is a very common issue with a Nissan and also that there is a class action lawsuit against Nissan because its believed to be a defect they knew a...
Air Bags - filed 2025-10-07
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag located in the seat failed to activate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the passenger’s side seat sensor was inoperable. The vehicle was...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.